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From Beginner to Expert.
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“After completing my Sommelier Academy journey, I landed a prestigious sommelier position I’ve only ever dreamed of.
Now, I delight customers with my expert wine knowledge and service, and my career prospects have tenfolded.”
Our Online Courses
Orientation Assessment
The First Steps in Your Wine Journey
SA Wine Level 1
Discover the Essentials of SA Wine Online
Wine Ambassador
Master Wine Service. Level Up Your Career
What Our Students Say
I completed my Junior Sommelier course end of 2023 and now I am abroad working for Celebrity Eclipse as a Sommelier! The course really changed my life. Thank you so much for the support from the Sommeliers Academy Team.
I was privileged to study with Sommeliers Academy after being awarded the Best Wine Steward of 2019 at the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge. They welcome you with open arms and equip you with all the required study material and confidence to succeed, the Sommeliers Academy team are the best.
Stepping into the sommelier world for the first time in my career, my experience with Sommelier Academy was phenomenal. It was a real eye opener to a whole new world which teaches you to broaden your mind as to what is out there, and what the role of a sommelier is all about.
I started learning at Sommeliers Academy without any knowledge of wine. The facilitators are amazing, knowledgeable and invest so much time in the students. They teach more than just wine and service, I learned how to be comfortable in what I do and to become the best version of myself.
I completed my Junior Sommelier course end of 2023 and now I am abroad working for Celebrity Eclipse as a Sommelier! The course really changed my life. Thank you so much for the support from the Sommeliers Academy Team.
I was privileged to study with Sommeliers Academy after being awarded the Best Wine Steward of 2019 at the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge. They welcome you with open arms and equip you with all the required study material and confidence to succeed, the Sommeliers Academy team are the best.
Stepping into the sommelier world for the first time in my career, my experience with Sommelier Academy was phenomenal. It was a real eye opener to a whole new world which teaches you to broaden your mind as to what is out there, and what the role of a sommelier is all about.
I started learning at Sommeliers Academy without any knowledge of wine. The facilitators are amazing, knowledgeable and invest so much time in the students. They teach more than just wine and service, I learned how to be comfortable in what I do and to become the best version of myself.
I completed my Junior Sommelier course end of 2023 and now I am abroad working for Celebrity Eclipse as a Sommelier! The course really changed my life. Thank you so much for the support from the Sommeliers Academy Team.
I was privileged to study with Sommeliers Academy after being awarded the Best Wine Steward of 2019 at the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge. They welcome you with open arms and equip you with all the required study material and confidence to succeed, the Sommeliers Academy team are the best.
Stepping into the sommelier world for the first time in my career, my experience with Sommelier Academy was phenomenal. It was a real eye opener to a whole new world which teaches you to broaden your mind as to what is out there, and what the role of a sommelier is all about.
I started learning at Sommeliers Academy without any knowledge of wine. The facilitators are amazing, knowledgeable and invest so much time in the students. They teach more than just wine and service, I learned how to be comfortable in what I do and to become the best version of myself.
Our Most Popular On-Campus Courses
The Sommeliers Academy offers immersive classroom training at our campus facilities located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Harare.
Here, you'll enjoy hands-on learning, expert guidance and practical experiences to fast-track your wine journey.
The course links below will take you directly to the Sommeliers Academy On-Campus website where you can enroll.
SA Wine Level I
A one-day immersive course covering winemaking principles and more, with a career-enhancing exam at the end.
SA & Int Wine Level II
Two days of wine in a global context and an exam to prepare for the SASA Junior Sommelier theoretical exam.
Wine Steward
Kickstart your career in wine service with the Wine Steward Certificate program,
Junior Sommelier
Prepare for SASA Junior Sommelier Certification with three days training and one exam day.